Method to Dynamically Change Connectivity of Virtual Network Function (VNF) and Physical Network Function (PNF) Instances in New Radio (NR) Networks

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the new NSD has been uploaded to the NFVO.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein a Next Generation Node-B (gNB) comprises a gNB Central Unit (gNB-CU) and a gNB Distributed Unit (gNB-DU), and wherein the second NS update request message adds or changes the connectivity of the VNF implemented as at least a part of the gNB-CU.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the NM is part of an Operations Support System/Business Support System (OSS/BSS) of a New Radio (NR) network.

7. The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 6, wherein the new NSD has been uploaded to the NFVO.

9. The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 6, wherein a Next Generation Node-B (gNB) comprises a gNB Central Unit (gNB-CU) and a gNB Distributed Unit (gNB-DU), and wherein the second NS update request message adds or changes the connectivity of the VNF implemented as at least a part of the gNB-CU.

10. The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 6, wherein the NM is part of an Operations Support System/Business Support System (OSS/BSS) of a New Radio (NR) network.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the new NSD has been uploaded to the NFVO.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein a Next Generation Node-B (gNB) comprises a gNB Central Unit (gNB-CU) and a gNB Distributed Unit (gNB-DU), and wherein the second NS update request message adds or changes the connectivity of the PNF implemented as at least part of the gNB-CU.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the NM is part of an Operations Support System/Business Support System (OSS/BSS) of a New Radio (NR) network.

17. The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 16, wherein the new NSD has been uploaded to the NFVO.

19. The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 16, wherein a Next Generation Node-B (gNB) comprises a gNB Central Unit (gNB-CU) and a gNB Distributed Unit (gNB-DU), and wherein the second NS update request message adds or changes the connectivity of the PNF implemented as at least part of the gNB-CU.

20. The non-transitory, computer accessible memory medium of claim 16, wherein the NM is part of an Operations Support System/Business Support System (OSS/BSS) of a New Radio (NR) network.